Oskar Blues Old Chub

Brewed by Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
Style: Scotch Ale
Lyons, Colorado USA

This is a badass beer. I bought a six-pack on a whim; the price was right (and I thought "how bad can this be?"). Well, it’s really good. Pours a very dark brown from the can, with a beige head that lasts longer than I thought it would. Strong malt aroma with pepper and smoke followed by a strong malt and chocolate taste. Caught a hint or two of scotch (not a bad thing, considering) in there too. This will be a regular, and I’m going to the try the others from Oskar Blues too!

A fine example of the Strong Scotch Ale category, malty and sweet, caramel and a complex peated finish. Not cloying, not underattenuated, and absolutely no hop character. Mouthfeel is a light velvet, slightly creamy and envelops the entire mouth. A hint of dark cocoa and light chocolate wisps in the background. This one ain’t for the young, aye!

Very deep, dark ruby color. Medium pour produces a two-finger head that has great retention and excellent lacing. Smell is quite inviting. Big, big malty presence. A touch of sweet brown sugar and caramel. A hint of vanilla and toffee. Big roasted malts are the dominant feature here. A little bit smokey and a hint of chocolate and booziness. Mmmmm, tasty goodness. Big, sweet, malt forward taste. Very nice caramel and vanilla notes with a touch of brown sugar. Small hints of chocolate covered coffee beans. A little bit of dark fruit flavor hiding in there. A nice touch of smokiness peaks through. Rich in flavor, though not overly done. Alcohol is very well hidden. No bitter bite, at all. Mouthfeel is very nice. A slight bit thin for a Scottish Ale, but still quite good. Silky smooth. Nice carbonation level. Despite the fact that this comes from a can, I find it highly drinkable. I’m not big on canned beer, but maybe I can be swayed. I’m at least open to it, now. All thanks to Old Chub! Please give me more!

Dark Brown with thick tan head. Taste of chocolate, caramel, roasted, slight smokey taste come and go with each drink. This is thick rich and very satisfying on a cold night. I drank the entire six pack and felt really good. Took a bit to figure out why they don’t bottle this, but the back of the can said it all. "Pack it in, pack it out." The brewer must be big into the Leave No Trace movement and it is easier to find a aluminum recycler to buy a can than it is to find a glass recycler that is willing to buy a bottle. While a bottle normally beets aluminum for good beer storage I have to admire the brewers environmental stand.

Pours very dark mahogany, with a dark tan, dense, lasting head that leaves a nice lace. Aroma is dark malts and chocolate, some faint hops, and hints of smoke, as well as very faint dark fruits. Flavor is dark malts and chocolate upfront, some slight raisin notes, and more faint smokiness. Alcohol is pleasantly, and faintly warming, helping to balance the sweetness of the malts. Aftertaste is well balanced dark malt, slight hops and faint smoke.

Bit of a nutty taste. Dark brown in color with a very lite white forming head. Good smooth feel and not long lasting. good brew.

12oz can. Black-amber color with a thick, frothy head. Big smoky chocolate aroma. Creamy and rich, with a little smoked malt flavor. Deep and full bodied but oh-so-mellow and smooth. Smooth, sugary finish. One of the best Scottish-style American beers out there.